Dash Definition
dash
noun
- distinctive and stylish elegance; "he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
- a quick run
- a footrace run at top speed; "he is preparing for the 100-yard dash"
- a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
- the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
- the act of moving with great haste; "he made a dash for the door"
verb
- run or move very quickly or hastily; "She dashed into the yard"
- break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over; "Smash a plate"
- hurl or thrust violently; "He dashed the plate against the wall"; "Waves were dashing against the rock"
- destroy or break; "dashed ambitions and hopes"
- cause to lose courage; "dashed by the refusal"
- add an enlivening or altering element to; "blue paint dashed with white"
"Dash" in song lyrics
See how dash is used in real songs:
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"I'm trying to make a classic, while you trying to take the cash and dash"
The 49ers — Music -
"To shift your mass put chronic in your dash"
504 Boyz (Master P, Terror, Krazy) — D-Game -
"Some quick fast on the dash"
Aceyalone — The Balance
Words that rhyme with dash
Usage tips for "dash"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dash" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dash to find words that pair well.